Audi Q5: Brake Pads, Removing and Installing, Brake 1LB/1LC with Shims
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
- Piston Resetting Tool -T10145-
Note
- Brake pads with the shims -arrows- attached.
- Remove the brake caliper in order to remove the brake pads
If old brake pads are being replaced with new ones, then it is necessary to check the brake rotor for wear. Pay attention to the brake rotor wear limit while doing this. Refer to → Chapter "Front Brakes"
Note
- Always replace brake pads on the same axle at the same time.
- Install complete repair kit. Refer to Parts Catalog.
- Install on one axle on brake pads from the same manufacturer and with the same quality.
- Use only mineral spirits or commercially available brake cleaner to clean the brake caliper.
Removing
Note
Label the brake pads that will be used again when removing. Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.
- Remove affected wheel. Refer to →Wheel and Tire Guide; Rep. Gr.44.
Note
Remove the brake caliper in order to remove the brake pads
- Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear wire.
- Unclip the brake pad wear wire.
Caution
Danger of contamination and paint damage from escaping brake fluid.
- If the brake pads are worn out and brake fluid is filled, the brake fluid may overflow if the pistons in the brake cylinder are pressed back.
- Check the brake fluid level before pressing back the pistons. If there is brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark, some brake fluid will need to be extracted.
- Use the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit -VAS5234- to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.
- Press the brake pistons back using the Piston Resetting Tool -T10145- with the brake pads still installed.
Position the Piston Resetting Tool -T10145- on the installed brake pad backing plates and carefully push the brake pads back into the brake caliper.
- Push a pad holding pin from the outside toward the inside out of the brake caliper.
Press the brake pad spring -8- inward for support.
Note
Be careful not to scratch or damaged the coating on the brake caliper.
Caution
The brake pad spring is tensioned. Keep one hand in front of it.
- Push a second brake pad spring from the outside toward the inside out of the brake caliper.
Note
Be careful not to scratch or damaged the coating on the brake caliper.
- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to → Chapter "Brake Caliper, Brake 1LB/1LC/1LE/1LP, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the brake pads with the shims attached -arrows- from the brake caliper by carefully prying the brake pads out of the brake piston.
Installing
If old brake pads are being replaced with new ones, then it is necessary to check the brake rotor for wear. Pay attention to the brake rotor wear limit while doing this.
- Check brake rotor. Refer to → Chapter "Front Brakes".
- Clean brake caliper.
Note
- If the old brake pads are replaced with new ones, the shims should not be installed. The shims have been discontinued without a replacement.
- If the old brake pads are reinstalled, before installing the brake caliper with the shims, push the brake pads in the brake pistons.
- Install the brake caliper. Refer to → Chapter "Brake Caliper, Brake 1LB/1LC/1LE/1LP, Removing and Installing".
- Remove any protective film from the brake pad backing plate.
Note
Installing "new" brake pads "without shims" in the brake caliper.
Note
The brake pad and brake pad wear wire face the inside.
- Insert the brake pad spring -8-.
Note
Make sure the brake pad spring is installed correctly.
- Push the brake pad spring -7- from the inside toward the outside through the hole in the brake caliper. Press the brake pad pin all the way, if necessary.
Caution
The brake pad pin needs to be seated securely in both holes so that it doesn't loosen on its own.
Note
- The brake pad spring -8- is located under the brake pad pin -7-. The spring on the end of the brake pad pin secure the brake pad pin inside the brake caliper.
- Be careful not to scratch or damaged the coating on the brake caliper.
- Push the second brake pad pin from the inside toward the outside through the hole in the brake caliper. Push the brake pad spring downward at the same time. Press the brake pad pin all the way, if necessary.
Press the brake pad spring -8- inward for support.
Note
- The brake pad spring -8- is located under the brake pad pin -7-. The spring on the end of the brake pad pin secure the brake pad pin inside the brake caliper.
- Be careful not to scratch or damaged the coating on the brake caliper.
- Connect the brake pad wear wire.
- Attach the brake pad wear wire.
- Mount the wheels. Refer to →Wheel and Tire Guide; Rep. Gr.44.
- Check the brake fluid level and fill if necessary.
WARNING
There is the risk of an accident.
- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads are properly set in their respective operating position.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle.
